1971 Chrysler 160 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1971 Chrysler 160 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,639 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler 160. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 303 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford Escort (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler 160. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler 160 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | 160 | Escort |
Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |